Former Sanitation Minister, Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah, will chair the Vetting Committee for the New Patriotic Party’s upcoming National Executive elections, the party’s National Elections Committee has announced.
The elections will be held on October 3, 2026, with nominations opening from August 17 to August 22.
Briefing the press, Chairman of the NPP National Elections Committee, Hon. Frederick Opare-Ansah, said pursuant to Article 10(2) of the Party Constitution and other relevant provisions, the new rules and regulations shall govern the National Executive elections.
He announced that the National Vetting Committee, responsible for vetting all aspirants, will be chaired by Hon. Cecilia Abena Dapaah.
Other members of the Committee are Hon. Papa Owusu-Ankomah, Hon. Salifu Saeed, Amb. (Dr.) Barffour Agyei-Bawuah, Hon. Elizabeth Ohene, Hon. Osei Prempeh, Hon. Joyce Opoku Boateng, Arnold Boateng, and Evans Nimako as Secretary.
The Committee shall recommend disqualification of any aspirant who does not meet eligibility requirements. Aggrieved aspirants may file a written petition to the Appeals Committee, which shall decide within 48 hours. Further appeal lies to the National Executive Committee, whose decision is final.
Election timetable
The Committee announced the updated calendar as follows:
– Opening and closing of nominations: August 17 – 22, 2026
– Filing of nominations: August 23 – 27, 2026
– Vetting: August 31 – September 3, 2026
– Publication of vetting results: September 5, 2026
– Appeals: September 6 – 7, 2026
– NEC/NC meeting: September 10, 2026
– Notice of Poll: September 14, 2026
– Elections: October 3, 2026
Elections Committee
Mr. Opare-Ansah said the elections shall be conducted by the National Elections Committee composed of Hon. Salam Ama Mpianimaa Damata, Member; Hon. Abena Osei Asare, Vice Chair; Madam Oboshie Sai Coffie, Member; Mr. Frank Davies, Esq., Member; Hon. Anthony Karbo, Member; Mr. Eric Ntori, Member; Ashanti Regional Chairman; and Mr. Evans Nimako, Member/Secretary.
He stressed that a member of the National Elections Committee shall not be eligible to contest, and if any member intends to run, the Committee shall appoint a replacement.
Eligibility and fees
A person shall not be eligible to contest unless they are a registered party member for at least two years and active, have good character, are in good standing having paid dues in the past two years, have paid prescribed fees, are deemed qualified by the Vetting Committee, and have nomination forms endorsed by at least one member in good standing from each of the 16 regions. For National Youth Organizer, candidates must not be older than 40 years.
Nomination forms are available at the National Secretariat at Asylum Down at the following costs:
– National Chairman – GH¢50,000
– Vice Chairpersons – GH¢30,000
– General Secretary – GH¢25,000
– All other positions – GH¢10,000
– Special Wings (Nasara, Women, Youth) – GH¢8,000
Payment can be made in cash or cash cheque at the National Headquarters, with an official receipt required to obtain the form. Forms can also be downloaded from the party’s website, but payment and receipt remain mandatory before submission.
Positions and delegates
Positions to be contested include National Chairperson, Vice Chairpersons, General Secretary, National Treasurer, National Organiser, National Women Organizer, National Youth Organizer, National Nasara Organizer and National Communication Director.
According to Article 10(3), the electoral college includes all Members of the National Council, National Executive Committee, Regional and Constituency Executive Committees, External Branch Executives, Council of Elders, National TESCON Coordinator, TESCON Presidents, 30 National Patrons, Founding Members, all NPP MPs, and officials of special organs.
Every female delegate including TESCON Women Commissioners is eligible to vote for Women Organizer, while every youth delegate including TESCON Presidents can vote for Youth Organizer. The Nasara Organizer will be elected by National, former National, Regional, Constituency and External Branch Nasara Coordinators and deputies, plus TESCON Nasara Coordinators.
A quorum of at least one-third of delegates is required to convene the National Delegates Conference.
The Notice of Poll will be posted at least one week before elections. The Electoral Commission will conduct the elections, supervised by the National Elections Committee, under the Political Parties Act 2000 (Act 574).
By Sampson Kumah Ifeetwube Elvis
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